Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in the Chicago Western Suburbs

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Bartlett, Streamwood, Roselle, and Elgin, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Sandra Kolek

Sandra Kolek

Feb 20, 2020

Sandra "Sandy" Kolek, nee Tardiff, 75, of Bartlett (for 40+ years); wife of Allan; mom of Mike (Kyle); grandma of Tara, Ally and Abby Kolek, Lindsey (Sam) Thomas, Melissa Kocelko, Laura (Nick) Nerwin and Michelle (George) Mugerian; great grandma of Parker Thomas and Makena Mugerian; sister in law of Colette (late James) Crockett; aunt of Jason (late Beth) Crockett and...

Robert Ogurek

Robert Ogurek

Feb 19, 2020

Robert “Bob” Ogurek, 86, of Bolingbrook, formerly Streamwood, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Born January 20, 1934 in Chicago. Robert was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid Chicago sports fan who especially loved the Cubs. He will be missed by his family. Beloved husband of Hedwig (nee Winiecki), loving dad of Kevin (Sandra), Pamela...

Violet Huczek

Violet Huczek

Feb 19, 2020

Violet J. Huczek (nee Jankowski), 86, died February 19, 2020. Violet was the beloved wife of the late Frank Huczek, Sr.; loving mother of Valerie (Robert) Bartman, Jane (Walter, Sr.) Farbaky and Frank Huczek, Jr.; proud grandmother of Valerie (Andrew) Mikes, Kathryn (Casey) Hall, Samantha (Jesse) Cardenas, Mark Bartman, Danielle (Ethan) Groves, Walter (Crystal) Farbaky, Jr., David (Shauna) and Susan...

Kishor Shah

Kishor Shah

Feb 18, 2020

Kishor N. Shah, 73, of Bloomingdale. Beloved husband of Usha; loving dad of Shilpa (Malay) Shah and Amisha (Sanjiv) Shah; cherished grandpa Pryanna, Rohan, Karina and Kavin. Funeral Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 11:00a.m. until time of cremation 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett.

Steven Schuster

Steven Schuster

Feb 17, 2020

Visitation for Steven Eric Schuster of Bartlett since 1988, will be held Friday, February 21, 2020 1:00 - 6:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. Steven is the beloved husband of 42 years of Cathy nee Baie; loving father of Kelly (Pierre) Covington, Ted...

Cynthia Janczy

Cynthia Janczy

Feb 17, 2020

Cynthia R. Janczy, 79, of Roselle, died Monday, February 17, 2020. Born October 20, 1940 in Chicago. Cynthia loved baking and cows but her faith and her family were always her priority. Beloved wife of the late Vincent; loving mom of Vincent, Alan (Kathleen), Debbie (John) Schlueter and Renee (Tim) Carson; cherished grandma of James, Steven (Chen), Luke, Kendall, Timothy...

Eleanor Sirrell

Eleanor Sirrell

Feb 17, 2020

Eleanor "Ellie" C. Sirrell, nee Cannon, 96, wife of the late Monty; mother to her Beloved son Terry (late Eileen), Grandma to her Cherished Granddaughter Flynn. Eileen Sirrell is survived by her sisters: Sheila (Frank) Verkamp, Carol Joyce, Kathy (Ray) Bartley and, brothers: Ed (late Strid) and Mike (Katie) Joyce. Ellie was the sister of the late James (Virginia) Cannon...

Stacy Olesen

Stacy Olesen

Feb 16, 2020

Stacy Olesen, 60, of Mendota died February 16, 2020. Stacy was the beloved mother of Melissa (Christopher Johnson) Olesen and Amy (Morgan) Carter; proud grandmother of Sean Sparks, Joseph Ross, Evan Hartley and Gavin Johnson, Mackenzie and Hunter Carter; loving sister of Robin, Rick, Randie McKiness and Donna McKiness-Beckman; cherished daughter of Hallard "Bud" McKiness and the late ViDonna "Vicki"...

George Guminski

George Guminski

Feb 15, 2020

George John Guminski, 85, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday, February 15. An Army Veteran, George was an avid Blackhawks fan, golfer, and bowler who was a crossing guard for the Bartlett Police. Loving husband of Bernadine(nee Kucharski); beloved father of Glenn(Helene), Karen(Joe) Gallo, Mark(Laurie), and Denise(Alan) St. Clair; best grandfather of Cecilia(Bob) Rammos, Alex(Marissa) St. Clair, Christopher Guminski, and Nicholaus,...

Renee Cwik

Renee Cwik

Feb 15, 2020

Renee Marie Cwik, nee Ploch, 58, of West Chicago and formerly of Dearborn Heights, Michigan; wife and soul mate for 32 years of Ron; mom of Jessica Lynn Cwik (Dean Nealey) and Bradley William Cwik; sister of Tina Cox, Brian Ploch and Mary Jo (David) Reuter; daughter of the late Chester and MaryLou Ploch; owner of the family dog, Max....

Polly Mckinney

Polly Mckinney

Feb 15, 2020

Polly Anne McKinney passed on to Heaven on Saturday Feb. 15 in Rockford, Ill. at the age of 92. She was greatly loved and loved many during her long joyous life. We will all miss you “Nanny Newt”. Polly, born 7/21/1928 Polly Anne Nesbitt in Palmyra, Tn., was adopted by her half-sister Martha Anne Dullinger. Legal name changed to Dullinger,...

Joanne Walter Palmer Wurm

Joanne Walter Palmer Wurm

Feb 14, 2020

Joanne Walter Palmer Wurm, 86, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, formerly Bartlett, passed away Friday, February 14. Beloved wife of the late Milton C. Wurm and the late Daniel Richard Palmer; loving mother of Daniel (Lori) Palmer, Douglas (Susie) Palmer, Robert (Stephanie) Wilder, and the late Pamela (Richard) Wurm; proud grandmother of Abbi (Dan) Lantz, Brett (Danielle Naccarato) Palmer, Lisa (Austin...

Donald Albert

Donald Albert

Feb 14, 2020

Donald "Don" G. Albert, 77, of Bloomingdale died February 14, 2020. Don was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Duffy) for 54 years; cherished son of the late George and Anna (nee Steinmacher); loving brother of the late James (Marilyn) Albert; dear brother in law of Colette Stoll, Maggie Sotola and Al (Betty) Duffy; fond uncle of many nieces and...

Wayne Schwartz

Wayne Schwartz

Feb 13, 2020

Wayne Allen Schwartz, 68, of Bartlett IL, passed away on Thursday February 13th, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Wayne was born on Sunday June 24th, 1951 to George & Marie Schwartz in Chicago, IL. In 1975, he met Cynthia, and they wed in 1981, and had three children, Dina, Kathryn, & Michael. After retiring from the State of...

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